Biographies

Commemorative biographical record of Tolland and Windham counties, Connecticut containing biographical sketches of prominent and representative citizens and of many of the early settled families, (Chicago, Illinois : J.H. Beers, 1903). Includes fullname index (in part 1 for pts. 1 and 2). Available at the Family History Library, FHL US/CAN Book 974.64 D3c pt. 1 and 2, or FHL US/CAN Film 982349.

Index

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Genealogical Society. Volunteer Aids, Index to Commemorative biographical record of Tolland and Windham counties, Connecticut, part 1, Manuscript. Includes fullname index to part 1 but only through pt. 1's page 602. Available online at ancestry.com$. Available in the Family History Library, FHL US/CAN Book 974.64 D3c pt. 1 index.

Lowell M. Volkel, An index to the 1800 federal census of Litchfield, New Haven, Tolland and Windham counties, state of Connecticut, ([S.l.] : L.M. Volkel, c1969). Available at the Family History Center, FHL US/CAN Book 974.6 X22vLm 1800.

John Sherman, A view of ecclesiastical proceedings in the county of Windham, Connecticut in which the original association of the county and a few members of the First Church in Mansfield were concerned; containing public documents, letters &c. relative to the subject; to which are annexed, the result of council, and addresses to the society, the church, the youth of Mansfield and others, (Salt Lake City, Utah : Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1993). Available at the Family History Library, FHL US/CAN Film 1697816 Item 17.

Woodstock Methodist Episcopal Church (Woodstock, Connecticut), Church records, (Salt Lake City, Utah : Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1987). Includes baptisms 1850-1863, marriages 1850-1861, and membership 1849-1865. Also includes records of East Woodstock Methodist Episcopal Church, West Woodstock Methodist Episcopal Church, and North Woodstock Methodist Episcopal Church. Available at the Family History Library, FHL US/CAN Film 1508864 Item 2.

Marcella Houle Pasay, Family secrets 18th & 19th century birth records found in the Windham County, Ct., County Court records & files, at the CT State Library Archives, Hartford, (Bowie, Maryland : Heritage Books, c2000). Includes index. Includes some records from towns in surrounding counties. Available at the Family History Library, FHL US/CAN Book 974.645 V2p.

Gazetteers

Genealogy

William L. Weaver, History of ancient Windham--genealogy parts XC through XCVII--Elderkin, (Lakeland, Florida : R.D. Elderkin, c1). Available at the Family History Library, FHL FAM HIST Book 929.273 A1, or FHL US/CAN Fiche 6017293.

History

Ellen D. Larned, History of Windham County, Connecticut. (Worcester, Massachusetts : E.D. Larned, 1874-1880). Photocopy of original. Includes indexes. Contents: v. 1. 1600-1760 -- v. 2. 1760-1880. Volume 2 is available online at Internet Archives, (accessed 2 Mar 2011). A database for this book is available at ancestry.com$, (accessed 2 Mar 2011). Also available at the Family History Library, FHL US/CAN Book 974.645 H2L, or FHL US/CAN Film 1000153 Items 1-2.

Richard M. Bayles, History of Windham County, Connecticut with illustrations, (New York, New York : W.W. Preston, 1889). Available online at Internet Archives, (accessed 2 Mar 2011). Also available at the Family History Library, FHL US/CAN Book 974.645 H2b, or FHL US/CAN Film 1000153 Item 3.

William L. Weaver, History of ancient Windham, Ct.--genealogy containing a genealogical record of all the early families of ancient Windham, embracing the present towns of Windham, Mansfield, Hampton, Chaplin and Scotland : part 1: A--BIL, (Salt Lake City, Utah : Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1982). Includes indexes. Includes Abbe, Allen, Babcock, Backus, Baldwin, Barrows, Bennett and other families. Brief family histories for those with surnames between ABBE and BILLINGS, living in various towns in Windham County, Connecticut. Available online at Internet Archives, (accessed 2 Mar 2011). Also available at the Family History Library, FHL US/CAN Film 5905.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Genealogical Society. Volunteer workers, Index to Richard M. Bayles History of Windham County, Connecticut, with illustrations, Manuscript/With Film. Available at the Family History Library, FHL US/CAN Book 974.645 H2b index, or FHL US/CAN Film 908965 Item 1.

Land and Property

Deeds, mortgages, releases, and other related documents were recorded by the town clerk and are at the town halls. Most are indexed by grantor and grantee. There is no statewide index.

The Family History Library and the Connecticut State Library have microfilm copies of many proprietors' and town records from the earliest years to the mid or late 1800s. Some are as recent as the 1900s. They are listed in the FamilySearch Catalog under the name of the town.

Library of Congress. Geography and Map Division, Windham County, Connecticut land ownership map, 1856, (Washington, District of Columbia : Library of Congress, 1983). Available online at flickr from yahoo, (accessed 3 Mar 2011). Also available at the Family History Library, FHL US/CAN Fiche 6079305.

Military History and Records

Civil War

Service men from Windham County served in various regiments. Men often joined a company (within a regiment) that originated in their county. Most of the men in the following companies were from Windham County.

Chaplin Military Records, Men in the Army and Navy during the Civil War, (accessed 25 Feb 2011). Source: Connecticut. General Assembly. Record of Service of Connecticut Men in the Army and Navy of the United States During the War of the Rebellion, (Hartford: Case, Lockwood, & Brainard,1889).

Scotland Military Records, Men in the Army and Navy during the Civil War, (accessed 25 Feb 2011). Source: Connecticut. General Assembly. Record of Service of Connecticut Men in the Army and Navy of the United States During the War of the Rebellion. (Hartford: Case, Lockwood, & Brainard, 1889).

Minorities

Marcella Houle Pasay, Full circle a directory of Native and African Americans in Windham County, CT, and vicinity, 1650-1900, (Bowie, Maryland : Heritage Books, c2002). Includes index. Available at the Family History Library, FHL US/CAN Book 974.645 F2p v. 1, and FHL US/CAN Book 974.645 F2p v. 2.

Naturalization and Citizenship

Connecticut. County Court (Windham County), Naturalizations, 1855, (Salt Lake City, Utah : Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1983). Includes index. Available at the Family History Library, FHL US/CAN Film 1378199 Item 2.

Connecticut. Superior Court and County Court (Windham County), Declarations of intentions, 1855-1906, (Salt Lake City, Utah : Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1983). Indexes are found within each volume. Includes records of the County Court, 1855-1856. Available at the Famiy History Library, 1855-1892 FHL US/CAN Film 1378200 Items 4-5, and 1892-1906 FHL US/CAN Film 1378201 Item 1.

Probate District Courts

Schools

John Keep, Adin Webb and Baptist Church in Homer, New York, Miscellaneous records of Homer, New York, 1794-1860, (Salt Lake City, Utah : Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1941). Available at the Family History Library, FHL US/CAN Film 17702, or FHL US/CAN Film 1421103 Items 2-4.

Taxation

Vital Records

1883-1932 - Windham County (Connecticut). Coroner, Coroner's records, 1883-1932, (Salt Lake City, Utah : Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1988). Indexes are included within each volume. Available at the Family History Library, FHL US/CAN Film 1602848 Item 4, (first of 5 films).

Family History Centers

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